George McAfee Defensive Backs | hall of fame | Running Backs Image Gallery of George McAfee, Halfback/Defensive Back Chicago Bears 1940, 1941, 1946-19501950 NFL action between the Bears and Rams - Tom Fears, All-Pro receiver for Los Angeles makes a catch against Bears legend George McAfee. In 1950 Fears led the NFL with a then record of 84 catches and 1116 yards. Tom Fears, Rams makes a catch against George McAfee of the Bears in 1950One of the most exciting players of the 1940s he averaged almost 5 yards a carry in his career. His 12.8 yards-per-punt-return is still a record an All-Time NFL record.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeFor some good additional information on George McAfee:Chicago Bears Top 100: #15 George McAfeeGeorge McAfee, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Dies at 90
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